01/19/2026
The murder of Renee Good has likely been on all of our minds and as we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the extraordinary fight for civil rights, it’s obvious how intertwined history is with our current condition.
A lot has changed but at the same time, the fight largely remains the same. We’re still up against those who’d rather strip us of our rights than join the forward march towards all of us being free.
The powers may be want us too tired to continue this struggle. From speaking to community members, family and friends, it’s obvious that we’re all feeling the heaviness.
Please remember that this isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. If you’re feeling desensitized, numb or scared, those are completely understandable human responses.
Your capacity is going to ebb and flow through out this year. Keeping up the stamina to fight for your community isn’t a small feat, but is an essential part of staying in the fight. Please be kind to yourself. Rest is resistance.
If you can’t get out and protest, donate money, if you can’t donate money, offer your home as a safe space to express feelings of despair or to find some rest. Figure out how you can play your part in making the voices of marginalized communities heard.
Find the ways that call to you and don’t completely drain your resources. We all have a role to play, as long as we each do what we can, we’ll have the pieces to make up the Whole. Longevity and consistency is how we make an impact. Don’t let feelings of guilt and feeling like you aren’t doing enough lead you to burn out. ❤️
